Towering over the Sumatran landscape, Mt. Kerinci demands respect. At 3805 meters tall, Gunung Kerinci is the highest active volcano in Southeast Asia, and even rises a [...]
Sumatran Tiger Trek – A Multi-day Sumatra Jungle Trek
Luke Mackin2023-03-02T13:11:45+07:00Our longest and most wild trek, the Sumatran Tiger Trek takes you deep into primary rainforest and through Sumatran tiger habitat. You'll hike up ridge trails, cross ju [...]
Climb Mt. Tujuh – Explore a World Lost in the Clouds
Luke Mackin2023-02-14T10:38:17+07:00Gunung Tujuh is a massive, extinct volcano whose eruption in ancient times blew apart the top of the mountain, eventually forming a large, 4.5 km long lake, Danau Gunun [...]
Kerinci Bird Tour | Sumatra Birdwatching
Luke Mackin2023-01-18T15:02:31+07:00The Kerinci Seblat National Park has some of the best birdwatching in Sumatra, and all of Indonesia. The range of elevations - from 250m to 3805m - means there is a hug [...]
A Swim in Lake Kaco – A Turquoise Pool in the Rainforest
Luke Mackin2023-01-18T15:07:25+07:00Enjoy a day trip through the rainforest that will take you to a pristine lake teeming with fish. Fed by underground springs, the water in Danau Kaco is crystal clear, a [...]
Bukit Tapan Road – Night Safari and Wildlife Spotting
Luke Mackin2023-01-18T15:01:55+07:00The Bukit Tapan road is one of only three roads into the Kerinci valley, running between the towns of Sungaipenuh in Kerinci, and Tapan in West Sumatra. The winding mou [...]
Climb Mt. Kunyit – A Rarely Visited Active Volcano
Luke Mackin2023-02-14T10:40:16+07:00This active volcano, gets its name “Kunyit” (Turmeric in English) from the abundant yellow sulfur that can be found on the mountain. During the trek to the summit, you [...]
Ladeh Panjang Wetlands – Remote Marshland and Lakes
Luke Mackin2023-01-18T15:01:23+07:00The Ladeh Panjang Wetlands, at the western foot of Mt. Kerinci and deep within the Kerinci Seblat National Park, is the highest wetlands in Southeast Asia, at over 2000 [...]
Village Life Up Close – Sumatra Cultural Tour and Agrotourism in Indonesia
Luke Mackin2023-04-27T12:02:37+07:00Looking to really delve deep into the local culture? This itinerary takes you through the Kerinci valley from north to south, and everywhere in between, to discover wha [...]
Grao Sikai Hot Springs – A Day Trip to Waterfalls and a Natural Sauna
Luke Mackin2023-01-25T13:39:25+07:00Take a day trip up a rocky riverbed to a bubbling hot springs at the foot of the active Mt. Kunyit volcano. Along the way, make a detour to two beautiful hidden waterfal [...]